Loudoun County, Virginia

Loudoun County (/ˈldən/ LOWD-ən) is a county in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The 2020 U.S. Census said 420,959 people live there.[2] Its county seat is Leesburg.[3][4]

Loudoun County, Virginia
Seal of Loudoun County, Virginia
Map
Map of Virginia highlighting Loudoun County
Location in the state of Virginia
Map of the USA highlighting Virginia
Virginia's location in the U.S.
Statistics
Founded 1757
Seat Leesburg
Largest town Leesburg
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water

521.33 sq mi (1,350 km²)
515.74 sq mi (1,336 km²)
5.6 sq mi (15 km²), 1.1
Population
 -  Density


Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website: http://www.loudoun.gov/
Named for: John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun[1]
County flag Flag of Loudoun County, Virginia

The number of people grew 84 percent from 2000 to 2010, and 34 percent from 2010 to 2020.

As of 2022, Loudoun County has the highest median household income of any county in the United States ($170,463). This is higher than nearby Falls Church, Virginia ($164,536).[5]

Loudoun County, Virginia Media

References

  1. "About Loudoun - History". Loudoun County. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
  2. "QuickFacts: Accomack County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  3. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  4. Loudoun Times-Mirror, "Leesburg says county should stay", September 12, 2007, Page A1
  5. Johnson, Steven (December 20, 2023). "The 15 Richest Counties in the U.S." U.S. News. Retrieved August 9, 2024.